A.Schulman invests in Brazil
A. Schulman is following up big gains in sales and profit with plans to add a new extrusion line at its plant in Brazil.
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World masterbatches market
Rockville, Maryland-based market research publisher Global Industry Analysts (GIA) has released a global report on masterbatch, the world market for which is forecast to reach $8.25bn by the year 2017.
New record for Haitian International
30,000 machines delivered in 2010 – the Group is significantly expanding market leadership around the world.
Rhodia completes the acquisition of PI Industries’ engineering plastics business in India
Specialty chemical producer Rhodia has completed the acquisition of the engineering plastics business of Indian company PI Industries Ltd (PIIL), after receiving approval of country’s authorities.
European PVC industry meets ten year targets on sustainable development
The European PVC industry released the final Progress Report on Vinyl 2010 – the ten year voluntary commitment launched in 2000 to enhance the sustainable production and use of PVC.
Leading Solutions for large diameter pipe extrusion lines
United Arab Emirates based Union Pipes Industry (UPI) expands its large diameter pipe program. The well known producer of polyethylene pipe for infrastructure and industrial applications this year placed an order for a 2000 mm PE pipe extrusion line with Battenfeld-Cincinnati’s Infrastructure division.
Gerresheimer acquires Brazilian pharmaceutical plastic packaging company Védat
Gerresheimer AG, one of the leading worldwide suppliers to the pharma and healthcare industry, has acquired the Brazilian company Védat to strengthen its pharmaceutical plastic packaging business in South America. Védat is a major Brazilian manufacturer of pharmaceutical plastic packaging products, especially plastic closures.
Pregis increases the price
Pregis Protective Packaging Europe is announcing an 8% price increase across all of its products and equipment, effective May 1, 2011. The price increase affects Pregis customers in all European countries.
DSM Dyneema appoints Gruschwitz GMBH Tech-Twists as premium distribution partner
DSM Dyneema has formed a partnership with gruschwitz gmbh Tech-Twists in which they become a Premium Distribution Partner for UHMWPE fiber manufactured by DSM Dyneema.
Polyshot to sell Plasel's Unique Injection Molded mold cavities in North America
Polyshot Corp., a leading manufacturer of hot-runner systems, has reached an exclusive distribution agreement with Plasel Mold of Lavon, Israel, to sell Plasel’s novel injection molded mold cavities in North America.
Nexeo Solutions aims to be true global leader in industry
Nexeo Solutions, LLC Launches as Independent Chemicals, Plastics, Composites and Environmental Services Distribution Company.
Mauser NCG acquires US steel drum reconditioner
The Mauser Group has announced the acquisition of Burbank Barrel and Drum (BBD) in Houston, Tex. BBD is the largest steel drum reconditioner in the Gulf area with over 60 years of operating history.
